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University of California, Riverside - School of Medicine

Motivation and Fit

  • 1. The mission of the UCR School of Medicine is to improve the health of the people of California and, especially, to serve Inland Southern California by training a diverse workforce of physicians and by developing innovative research and health care delivery programs. What experiences, skills, and abilities will you bring to the class to fulfill this mission?


    2024-2025
  • 2. The values of the UCR SOM are integrity, innovation, inclusion, excellence, accountability and respect. Please choose one of the values and tell us how you have personally experienced it or have seen it emulated in a clinical setting.


    2024-2025
  • 3. (Only if you are non-California resident) If you answered Yes, please explain your connection to Inland Southern California and the mission of the UCR School of Medicine


    2024-2025
  • 4. The mission of the UCR School of Medicine is to improve the health of the people of California, particularly by serving Inland Southern California. This is achieved by training a diverse workforce of physicians and developing innovative research and healthcare delivery programs that enhance the health of the medically underserved in the region, serving as models to be emulated throughout the state and nation. What experiences, skills, and abilities will you bring to the class to help fulfill this mission?


    2021-2022 2023-2024
  • 5. The mission of the UCR School of Medicine is to improve the health of the people of California, particularly by serving Inland Southern California. This is achieved by training a diverse workforce of physicians and developing innovative research and health care delivery programs that aim to enhance the health of the medically underserved in the region, serving as models to be emulated throughout the state and nation. What experiences, skills, and abilities will you bring to the class to help fulfill this mission?


    2022-2023
  • 6. How do you envision contributing to the mission of the UCR School of Medicine?


    2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019

Career Goals and Future Aspirations

  • 1. In what type of healthcare setting do you envision yourself practicing medicine?


    2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
  • 2. In what type of health care setting do you envision yourself working?


    2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019
  • 3. Where do you see yourself in ten years, and what experiences have led you to this goal?


    2015-2016
  • 4. Where do you see yourself in ten years, and what experiences have contributed to this goal?


    2013-2014 2014-2015

Personal Attributes and Characteristics

  • 1. The values of the UCR SOM are integrity, innovation, inclusion, excellence, accountability, and respect. Please choose one of these values and describe how you have personally experienced it or observed it demonstrated in a clinical setting.


    2023-2024
  • 2. The values of the UCR SOM are integrity, innovation, inclusion, excellence, accountability, and respect. Please choose one of these values and describe how you have personally experienced it or observed it being demonstrated in a clinical setting.


    2021-2022 2022-2023
  • 3. What activity or accomplishment are you most proud of?


    2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019
  • 4. What is the most important honor you have received, and why do you consider it significant?


    2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016

Understanding and Commitment to Medicine

  • 1. In what type of healthcare setting do you see yourself practicing medicine?


    2024-2025
  • 2. What is the most significant health care issue facing disadvantaged communities, and what would be your initial steps to address this issue?


    2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016

Other

  • 1. If there is anything you would like the committee to consider about your candidacy that is not explained elsewhere in your application, please use this space to tell us.


    2024-2025
  • 2. (Optional) If there is anything you would like the committee to consider regarding your candidacy that is not explained elsewhere in your application, please use this space to share that information with us.


    2022-2023 2023-2024
  • 3. (Optional) If there is anything you would like the committee to consider regarding your candidacy that is not explained elsewhere in your application, please use this space to share that information.


    2021-2022
  • 4. PERSONAL STATEMENT: Your personal statement from the AMCAS application will be used in our admissions process, and you do not need to duplicate it here. If you wish, you may use this space to provide any additional information you would like us to consider alongside the AMCAS personal statement. THIS IS NOT MANDATORY.


    2018-2019
  • 5. Has your education been continuous since your high school graduation? (Please answer yes or no, and provide an explanation if your answer is no.)


    2017-2018

Personal Experiences and Challenges

  • 1. Tell us about a personal challenge you have faced in your life thus far and how you demonstrated resilience and grit to overcome it. [Please do not write about studying for or taking the MCAT.]


    2024-2025
  • 2. Describe a personal challenge you have faced in your life so far and explain how you demonstrated resilience and grit to overcome it. [Please do not write about studying for or taking the MCAT.]


    2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
  • 3. Describe the single most important event or non-academic activity in your life, and explain why it is significant.


    2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2017-2018 2018-2019
  • 4. Describe a significant problem you have faced at some point in your life. Explain how you addressed it and how it contributed to your personal growth.


    2014-2015 2015-2016 2017-2018 2018-2019
  • 5. Is there a specific hardship that you would like the committee to consider when evaluating your application? Please briefly explain below, including any geographic, language, economic, academic, physical, or mental factors.


    2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2017-2018 2018-2019
  • 6. Describe a significant problem you have faced at some point in your life. Include how you addressed it and how it influenced your personal growth.


    2013-2014

Geographic Connection and Commitment

  • 1. If you are a non-California resident and answered "Yes," please explain your connection to Inland Southern California and the mission of the UC Riverside School of Medicine.


    2023-2024
  • 2. If you answered "Yes," please explain your connection to Inland Southern California and the mission of the UC Riverside School of Medicine.


    2022-2023

Community, Diversity, and Equity

  • 1. What experiences or activities have prepared you to work with communities that are medically underserved?


    2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019
  • 2. If you select "Yes" for disadvantaged student, please describe how your experiences demonstrate your understanding of and commitment to underserved communities. Limit your response to 250 words.


    2018-2019
  • 3. What has been the single most important volunteer work you have done, and why was it meaningful?


    2015-2016
  • 4. What has been the single most important volunteer experience you have had, and why was it meaningful?


    2013-2014 2014-2015
  • 5. Describe how your experiences demonstrate your understanding of and commitment to underserved communities. Please limit your response to 250 words.


    2014-2015

Academic and Research Experiences

  • 1. Please list any scholastic activities you have participated in, including honors and awards.


    2017-2018 2018-2019
  • 2. Have you received any honors during your time in college?


    2014-2015 2015-2016
  • 3. What has been your most significant scholarly project (thesis, research, or field of study in basic or clinical sciences or in the humanities)? Please describe one project and include the number of hours spent, the dates, and the names of your advisor(s).


    2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016

Leadership and Teamwork

  • 1. What has been the most unique leadership, entrepreneurial, or creative activity in which you have participated?


    2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016